Imagine Education Australia is a private vocational and English college on the Gold Coast. International students take General English and then vocational diplomas in business, leadership and management, hospitality and similar fields. Courses are short and practical, with timetables that leave room for part-time work. The beaches of Main Beach and Surfers Paradise are close.
Southport, Queensland, Australia
Official website: imagineeducation.com.au
Private vocational and English college
VET and ELICOS
Gold Coast, Queensland
A$8,000 – A$14,000
International students, VET diplomas
A$26,000 – A$32,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on imagineeducation.com.au before you apply.
Diploma of Leadership and Management
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Diploma of Business
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Diploma of Hospitality Management
DiplomaDuration
18 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
General English
Short CourseDuration
12 Weeks
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
No test required
English and vocational courses on one Gold Coast campus.
Frequent start dates through the year.
Timetables that suit part-time work.
Graduates work in hospitality, retail and office supervision.
Some use diplomas for credit into a university degree.
Hospitality graduates find work in Gold Coast hotels and restaurants.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Southport is the Gold Coast's business centre, on the G:link light rail. Surfers Paradise is a few stops south.
Rent has risen sharply on the Gold Coast. Many students share apartments near the tram line.
CoE from Imagine Education Australia
Proof of funds for fees and living
Overseas Student Health Cover
English test at required level
Genuine Student statement
Valid passport and health check
Imagine Education accepts applications all year. Apply at least two to three months ahead of your intended start.
Courses have frequent intakes, usually each quarter for VET and more often for English.
The Student visa, subclass 500. Imagine Education Australia issues a Confirmation of Enrolment after you accept and pay the deposit; the application itself needs proof of funds, health cover (OSHC) and a Genuine Student statement.
Business, leadership and management, hospitality and English are popular. Diplomas usually need IELTS 5.5 or completion of an English course.
Imagine Education may offer promotional fee discounts. Ask admissions about current offers.
